Tender

Administration of Disclosure Barring Services Checks

DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 11:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The DVSA - Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency is inviting tenders for the "Administration of Disclosure Barring Services Checks" under the industry category of Administrative services for business operations (CPV: 75112000). The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage and follows an open procedure (above threshold). The contract, valued at £5,586,510.39 GBP, will cover the administration of online and limited paper-based Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. This opportunity is relevant to several regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Key deadlines include the closing date for bid submissions at 12:00 Noon on 25 March 2025. The contract will commence on 1 September 2025 and run until 31 August 2028.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to gain a contract with a reputable government agency and expand their service offerings within administrative support and compliance sectors. The requirement for the contractor to be registered with the DBS e-bulk service interface suggests an ideal match for businesses experienced in secure data management and compliance with regulatory standards. Engaging in this procurement could enhance business credibility while providing a stable, long-term revenue stream.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Administration of Disclosure Barring Services Checks

Notice Description

DVSA has issued this procurement opportunity via the Department for Transport's (DfT) sourcing portal, Jaggaer. DVSA is seeking a contract to provide them with the administration of on-line and limited paper-based applications for disclosure and barring service checks for PDIs, ADIs and DEs. The contractor shall be registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to administer disclosure applications on behalf of non-registered organisations using the DBS e-bulk service interface. The contractor shall deliver the contract requirements securely and in compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service procedures. To read the ITT documentation, and submit a response or bid, you will need to be registered as a supplier on Jaggaer. To submit your bid, search for the opportunity 'Administration of Disclosure & Barring Service Checks' on DfT's Sourcing Portal by using the link below closing date 12 Noon on 25 March 2025. https://dft.app.jaggaer.com Note that you will require a DUNS number (Dun and Bradstreet) to register. If you do not know your number, search for it via the following link: https://www.dnb.co.uk/duns-number/lookup.html If a DUNS number is not found, follow the guidance on how to acquire one. If you have any technical issues registering, contact Jaggaer's helpdesk: 0800 069 8630 help_uk@jaggaer.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3070de10-19c3-4e70-89de-b0bf8065088d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/723ef960-b71f-478f-9d8e-64d96f991ec2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75112000 - Administrative services for business operations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,586,510 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 0DA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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